Threat Hunting with Python Training
This intermediate-level course teaches students how to take threat hunting hypotheses generated from contextual data or threat intelligence feeds, and then write Python scripts that interact with various data sources and perform data analytics to determine the validity of those hypotheses. Techniques include the use of advanced data structures, active data gathering using Scapy and other tools, scripting database or SIEM queries, and more. Successful students will gain the ability to script or automate a variety of custom threat hunting tasks, and speed up their threat hunting processes.
Threat Hunting with Python
Course Overview
Successful completion of this course will enable students to:
- Test cyberthreat hunting hypotheses by creating Python scripts that perform data gathering and analytics
- Use advanced data structures to store, search, and manipulate data
Write Python code to interact with a variety of systems such as SIEM platforms and endpoints, as well as static data sources such as log files and traffic captures
Improve the speed and effectiveness of cyberthreat hunting activities through scripting and automation
Course Outline
The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.
- Collection Operations
- Cyber Defense Analysis
- Cyber Operations
- Capstone Exercise
A programming assignment that includes the use of data structures, file and user I/O, condition/branching statements, functions, and exception handling.
Intended Audience
Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking Successful completion of Python for Security Professionals course
Prerequisites
- Intermediate-level programming experience with Python
- Successful completion of Network Forensics and Investigation II or comparable experience
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Subject: Request for Programming & Development training from Applied Technology Academy
[Decision Maker Name],
I'm writing to request time and budget approval to complete Applied Technology Academy's course, Threat Hunting with Python Training. The information below outlines how this training benefits our organization, the tasks I'll be able to perform after completing it, and relevant cost and funding details.
Course Description
This intermediate-level course teaches students how to take threat hunting hypotheses generated from contextual data or threat intelligence feeds, and then write Python scripts that interact with various data sources and perform data analytics to determine the validity of those hypotheses. Techniques include the use of advanced data structures, active data gathering using Scapy and other tools, scripting database or SIEM queries, and more. Successful students will gain the ability to script or automate a variety of custom threat hunting tasks, and speed up their threat hunting processes. Applied Technology Academy is an award-winning, SBA-certified woman-owned training provider (est. 2008) whose instructors are active practitioners; the course is hands-on with virtual labs and a learn-by-doing methodology.
Course Objectives
Once I've completed the course, I'll have hands-on, job-ready skills in programming & development that I can apply immediately to our work.
Expected Organizational Benefits
After completing this course, I will be better equipped to apply these skills directly to our projects, reduce our reliance on outside expertise, strengthen our team's capabilities, and share what I learn with colleagues.
Expected Cost & Funding
Course fee: [request an itemized quote at the link below]. Applied Technology Academy supports multiple funding paths that may reduce or cover this cost: GSA MAS purchasing and government purchase orders, military credentialing funding (Army CA, AF COOL, CG COOL), VA GI Bill and VR&E, ATA Flexible Spending, and student financing. Private team cohorts are available if colleagues should attend with me.
Conclusion
This training provides practical, hands-on experience I can apply immediately to strengthen our work in programming & development. Additional course information is available at https://appliedtechnologyacademy.com/python-training/threat-hunting-with-python-training/.
Thank you for your consideration,
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